Lead Software Developer, Aviation (Java, Python & AI Systems)

Experteer Overview

Your work enables AI-enabled components and robust backend services that scale across the air transport ecosystem. This role offers impact through leadership, modern tech, and a mission to make flight operations more sustainable and efficient.

• Lead design, development and delivery of scalable software (Java/Python) and AI-enabled components
• Architect and maintain backend services, APIs and microservices (e.g., Spring Boot)
• Drive scalability, security, observability and performance improvements
• Oversee AI/ML component integration and data services interfaces
• Lead engineering delivery: estimation, planning, code reviews, debt management and CI/CD improvements
• Mentor engineers, set quality standards and promote knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with Product, DevOps and data/AI teams in an Agile environment

• 7+ years of software development experience with proven senior/lead delivery
• Strong Java expertise (Spring Boot, Hibernate) and solid Python experience
• Understanding of microservices, REST APIs, distributed systems and system design
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), Docker and CI/CD practices
• Solid knowledge of software security fundamentals (IAM, SSL/TLS, OAuth/JWT) and secure coding; compliance exposure is a plus
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases and observability
• Nice to have: Angular, Kafka/RabbitMQ, Kubernetes, AI/ML familiarity, MLOps
• Aviation/OCC domain exposure is a strong advantage

• flex week: work from home up to 2 days/week
• flex day to fit life and plans
• flex-location: up to 30 days/year remote work
• Employee Wellbeing programs (EAP, Champion Health)
• professional development via LinkedIn Learning
• competitive benefits adapted to local market